DEST4
Module 4: The Engineering Process (Optional)
Outcome
Investigate the engineering design process.
Indicators
(a) Differentiate among processes for designing:
  • a product for personal use (e.g., snowboard, hair dryer, backpack);
  • a system (e.g., computer or transportation network, supply chain); and,
  • an industrial process (e.g., power generating station, water treatment plant).
(b) Explore the steps of an engineering design process:
  • define the problem to be addressed;
  • collect information pertinent to the problem;
  • brainstorm potential approaches and solutions;
  • analyze ideas and assess ideas and potential solutions;
  • develop potential solutions;
  • test potential solutions and gather data regarding success or aspects for further improvement or refinement;
  • refine or modify design;
  • test refinement or modification;
  • collect data from test of potential solutions;
  • improve tested solution; and,
  • improve design.
(c) Differentiate between types of engineering challenges to be solved, including structural, mechanical, electrical and systems engineering.
(d) Apply the design process to an engineering challenge scenario, such as building a tower with limited materials or building a bridge to hold maximum weight with minimum material.
(e) Elicit feedback using the appropriate terminology from the design process.
(f) Create a visual representation and narrative description of the engineering design process.
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